Best Vets in West Midlands

Coventry PDSA Pet Hospital operates under the PDSA charity brand and, per its website, is set up to provide free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need. Based on your inputs, it handles routine appointments as well as urgent cases (it’s listed as offering emergency veterinary services) and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners describe a mix of experiences: some praise the vets and say they were “very helpful,” while others report problems around front‑desk communication and costs/expectations—such as being asked for a deposit within 24 hours to keep a booked dental appointment, and promised follow‑up calls after a procedure not happening.

Wolverhampton Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. Based on its website information, it’s set up as a modern, well-equipped practice with in-house diagnostics (including a laboratory and digital imaging) plus facilities for inpatient care (hospital ward and isolation unit). The practice also states it offers orthopaedic surgery in-house and accepts referrals from other veterinary practices. Recent reviewers mention the practice is “well run,” but one review notes appointments are usually needed as they “almost never have time for walk-in appointments.”

Selly Oak Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice; the clinic website describes it as “locally owned” and highlights a modern, well‑equipped setup. Based on the services listed, it appears geared toward routine care plus in‑house diagnostics and surgery (including orthopaedics), with separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards and an isolation unit. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews are mixed: one owner praised a receptionist (Jacob) for printing complete consultation and vaccination records (including records forwarded from a previous vet), while several others describe serious dissatisfaction around front‑desk communication and how pets/owners were labelled or handled during appointments.

Severn Edge Veterinary Group – Kinver is part of the Severn Edge group within CVS (UK) Limited (corporate ownership). Based on its stated services and recent reviews, the practice is set up for small-animal routine care and procedures, with access to advanced referral-style services (including imaging, internal medicine, ophthalmology and keyhole surgery) and a defined out-of-hours emergency provider. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Emergency handover coordination: one review describes the vet completing paperwork before the owner travelled to the emergency service so admission and IV fluids could start without delay. - Managing anxious pets during procedures: an owner reports their previously anxious dog “wasn’t nervous” and “barely noticed” a painful procedure. - End-of-life decision support without pressure: a client dealing with an aggressive sarcoma says they were not pushed into expensive tests. - Follow-up help after intensive treatment: one case describes paw wounds from a drip being discussed and healing within a week after guidance and treatment.

Orchard Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe being seen at very short notice (including being fitted in “straightaway” for an unwell cat and registering at the same time), but there are also reports of long waits, medication errors, and pricing concerns. One reviewer also reports that a dog’s operation took place at a different branch than expected, and another describes routine treatments being done in a back room without the owner present.

The Veterinary Clinic, Erdington provides general veterinary care backed by on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities such as an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and full hospitalisation facilities. It also offers a Pet Health Club and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, with emergency veterinary services noted in the clinic data (no specific out-of-hours arrangements are described in the sources provided). Recent reviews include practical details that may matter day-to-day: one owner describes wheelchair accessibility (including a slight incline from the car park and tight consult rooms that can be rearranged), while other owners raise concerns about cost transparency (one bill of £457 with “no discussion of costs throughout the visit”) and communication around diagnosis (one reviewer says they had to ring twice to speak to the vet for the diagnosis). End-of-life care is also specifically mentioned: one owner says the clinic handled their dog’s passing well, including arranging cremation and returning ashes.

Cramar Veterinary Practice is a general veterinary clinic (independent vs. corporate group isn’t stated in the information provided). Recent feedback is mostly positive (4.8★ from 182 Google reviews), with owners describing staff as polite and helpful and saying their pets were looked after well. One recent reviewer, however, reports being “scolded” for arriving 2 minutes late due to roadworks, describing this as unprofessional—so experiences of communication and tone appear mixed.

White Cross Vets Bloxwich is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states 21 practices across the North and Midlands). It is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a mix of experiences: some owners report clear explanations and supportive care (including end-of-life support), while others describe serious dissatisfaction around communication, fees, and a post-operative complication. Concrete specifics mentioned include: - A named vet (“Will”) being praised for explaining options so owners could make informed decisions about a dog’s treatment plan. - End-of-life care for a cat being described as compassionate and allowing meaningful final moments. - One owner reporting a short appointment where no examination or vaccination was done, but a consultation fee was charged and they were told to go elsewhere. - One owner alleging their dog died following a “routine operation,” with criticism of how bleeding was handled and being asked to transport the pet to out-of-hours care.

YourVets is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe end‑of‑life care (with vets explaining options in detail and owners receiving handwritten condolence cards afterwards) and responsive appointment handling, including a case where a pet was registered and seen within the hour. Reviews also show a mixed experience with reception, ranging from one caller describing a patronising interaction during a spay appointment reschedule to others praising staff for being patient and proactive (including requesting photos to show the vet and arranging a same‑day slot).

Home Visit Vet is an independent mobile veterinary service led by veterinarian Rachel Taylor, providing care in clients’ homes. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears especially set up for at-home consultations, routine preventative care, and end-of-life support. Specifics owners mention include: - Home visits for vaccinations and check-ups for cats and rabbits, over multiple years for some clients. - At-home euthanasia, with reviews describing a calm process where owners were talked through what would happen and given time to say goodbye. - Practical advice during visits, including answering questions and signposting owners to other places when needed. - For out-of-hours care, the website states registered clients can be seen by YourVets Solihull.